Have you ever noticed the creases that appear on the face, the deepening of folds at the sides of the nose, down turning of the corners of the lips and the appearance of Marrionette lines either side of the chin. These changes are not only due to the natural ageing process and loss of facial tissue volume, but often also relate to the loss of teeth – especially molar teeth in the back of the mouth, the wearing down of teeth thru natural attrition or tooth grinding and clenching. The dental changes with ageing result in the reduction in the vertical dimension of the bite leading to the collapse of the lower face. Over time it is common to see people’s chins come closer and closer to their nose (see diagram) and lips becoming thinner and sometimes disappearing ‘inside the mouth’ as these changes take place. Click here to cheek fat removal Injectable medicines and dermal fillers have been used for many years in the treatment of wrinkles to reduce the visible signs of ag...